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Which of the following is a similarity between an epidural block and a spinal block employed during childbirth? Both are forms of general anesthetics. Both reduce the chances of infection during delivery. Both produce depressing effects on infants that last for a long time. Both temporarily numb the mother's body below the waist.

          Which of the following is a similarity between an epidural block and a spinal block employed during childbirth?
Both are forms of general anesthetics.
Both reduce the chances of infection during delivery.
Both produce depressing effects on infants that last for a long time.
Both temporarily numb the mother's body below the waist.

Which of the following is a similarity between an epidural block and a spinal block employed during childbirth?
Both are forms of general anesthetics.
Both reduce the chances of infection during delivery.
Both produce depressing effects on infants that last for a long time.
Both temporarily numb the mother's body below the waist.

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06/01/2020

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Which of the following is a similarity between an epidural block and a spinal block employed during childbirth? Both are forms of general anesthetics. Both reduce the chances of infection during delivery. Both produce depressing effects on infants that last for a long time. Both temporarily numb the mother's body below the waist.